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The victim, in her twenties, was walking along Hazel Road in Knottingley at about 1pm on Sunday, May 31.

The passenger of passing white van threw an unidentified chemical substance at her back, hitting her clothing.

She was treated at hospital for a chemical burn to the skin underneath.

Do you recognise this man? (Picture: WYP)

Police have released an e-fit image, which the victim helped to compile, of the suspect and officers are appealing for the public’s help to identify him.

Anyone who recognises him or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact DC 6419 Thomas at Wakefield CID via 101 quoting crime number 13200271294 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Woman taken to hospital after chemical substance thrown at her in Knottingley